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| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | WBEZ | Wall Street investors are now barred from buying single-family homes. Will that ease homebuying in Chicago? | https://www.wbez.org/housing/2026/02/09/wall-street-investors-are-now-barred-from-buying-single-family-homes-will-that-ease-homebuying-in-chicago | Chicagoans may not see much benefit from the White House’s recent executive order that aims to block institutional investors from buying single-family homes, but experts say those landlords are still a contributing factor to the region’s housing shortage. President Donald Trump signed the [ executive order ][10] Jan. 20; it … |
| View Article | 6:01 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago-area Asians were arrested in Midway Blitz. They kept quiet about it, for a while. | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/02/09/chicago-area-asians-were-arrested-in-midway-blitz-for-a-while-they-kept-quiet-about-it | There’s a common phrase in Urdu that Rabia Amin hates: “Log kya kahenge.” The 27-year-old law clerk said it translates to “What will people say?” When Amin’s father was picked up by federal immigration agents last September and detained for more than three months, it was a concern about “log … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Fox Chicago | What is that smell? Chicago-area residents report mysterious odor | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/what-is-smell-chicago-area-residents-report-mysterious-odor | #### The Brief * * An unexplained odor has been reported across multiple Midwestern states. * Fire officials say the source is still unknown. * Agencies are monitoring the situation and urging residents to seek care if symptoms develop. Residents across parts of the [ Chicago area ][9] reported an … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 2 shot inside car on Chicago's South Side | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/2-shot-inside-car-chicagos-south-side | #### The Brief * * Two men were shot while sitting inside a car Sunday night in Chicago’s Burnside neighborhood. * A 22-year-old was hit multiple times and a 31-year-old was shot in the elbow. * No arrests have been announced as detectives continue to investigate. **CHICAGO** \- Two men … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Warmer-than-normal temperatures settle in after weeks of cold | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-warmer-than-normal-temperatures-settle-after-weeks-cold | ![Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast ][2] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook. **CHICAGO** \- Twenty one of the last 23 days have been colder than normal. The two days which were warmer than normal were only barely so, and … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Today in History: ‘Parasite’ wins Academy Award for Best Picture | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/today-in-history-parasite-wins-academy-award-for-best-picture-2/ | Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2025. There are 325 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 9, 2020, [ “Parasite,” ][54] a film from South Korea, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so. Also … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Today in Chicago History: Bears’ Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/february-9-chicago-history/ | Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 9, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][35] . **Sports front page flashback:** Feb. 10, 2024 ![Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael was elected to the … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Toni Preckwinkle didn’t seek Chicago Teachers Union’s endorsement. Why not? | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/toni-preckwinkle-no-chicago-teachers-union-endorsement/ | When the Chicago Teachers Union unveiled its latest political endorsements last week ahead of the March primary, one name was notably absent: Toni Preckwinkle. The boss of the Cook County Democrats, [ seeking her fifth term ][28] as Cook County Board president, then revealed to reporters that she did not … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Humboldt Park walk raises money, awareness for local organizations fighting to end homelessness | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/winter-walk-chicago-homelessness/ | Reginald “Reggie” Morrow was homeless in Chicago for 15 years, sleeping in parks, hallways and abandoned buildings while struggling with addiction. He said he thought he would be homeless for the rest of his life. Today, Morrow has been clean for four years after making his recovery a priority. He … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Late Cook County property tax distributions spell trouble for libraries | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/libraries-struggling-finances-late-cook-county-property-tax-distributions/ | Village library leaders have added their voices to the chorus of complaints about [ delayed and sporadic distributions ][9] of Cook County property tax revenues, saying the situation has drained their reserves, making it harder to hire or buy new books. And in the latest complication in Cook County’s ongoing … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Two challengers attempt to unseat Sen. Emil Jones III in Democratic primary for 14th Senate District | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/challengers-sen-emil-jones-14th-district/ | For the first time in his 17-year Senate career, state Sen. Emil Jones III faces a contested primary. Jones has represented the 14th Senate District, which stretches over a wide swath of the south suburbs, from the South Side neighborhood of Roseland in the east to Orland Park and Homer … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago-area Asians were arrested in Midway Blitz. They kept quiet about it, for a while. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/02/09/chicago-area-asians-were-arrested-in-midway-blitz-they-kept-quiet-about-it-for-a-while | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] There’s a common phrase in Urdu that Rabia Amin hates: “Log kya kahenge.” The 27-year-old law clerk said it … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Playwright Tracy Letts on reviving ‘Bug’ on Broadway and putting ‘Midwest pragmatism’ on stage | https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2026/02/09/tracy-letts-bug-carrie-coon-broadway-steppenwolf | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] When Tracy Letts penned his play “Bug” 30 years ago, it seemed to come at a specific moment when … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Five Duplex Downs for Sale | https://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/five-duplex-downs-for-sale/ | Last month, I wrote about [ lower-level condos for sale ][3] around the city and suburbs. Well, let’s go even lower with five duplex downs that are currently on the market. Those outside the Chicago area might not be familiar with this [ real estate term ][4] . A duplex … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | A Grand Tour of India | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/march-2026/review-nadu-is-a-joyride-through-india/ | **Nadu** __ __ __ **2518 N. Lincoln Ave.** **Lincoln Park** **Dinner for two** $150 to $200 **Tip** No res? Seats at the bar are first-come, and the service there is the most informed. __ Recommended __ __ Very Good __ __ __ Excellent __ __ __ __ Exceptional L ast … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | Lili Taylor | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2026/lili-taylor-is-funny-when-truthful/ | ■ **I lived on Wells** , right above the blues bar down the street from Second City. So I was with those people all the time — Dave Pasquesi and Joel Murray and all those greats. But I am not a comedian at heart. I understood that quickly. I can … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | CBS Local | Mother, boyfriend to appear for detention hearing in death of 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach, Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mother-boyfriend-appear-detention-hearing-death-boy-round-lake-beach-illinois/ | Prosecutors in Lake County, Illinois, are expected Monday to argue for a woman and a man to be held until trial in [ the death of the woman's 8-year-old son. ][1] The child was found dead in Round Lake Beach last week. Police said he showed signs of long-term abuse … |
| View Article | 6 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Mother, boyfriend due in court for murder of 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach | https://abc7chicago.com/post/round-lake-beach-news-mother-dominique-servant-boyfriend-joey-ruffin-due-court-murder-8-year-old-boy-monday/18571906/ | ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. (WLS) -- New details could be revealed in the [ death of an 8-year-old boy ][1] on Monday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] A mother and her boyfriend were charged with murder and child endangerment in the death … |
| View Article | 2 a.m. | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Monday, February 09, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/02/09/horoscopes-today-monday-february-09-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or making important decisions from 10:45 p.m.-11:45 p.m. PST tonight. … |
| View Article | midnight | February 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Super Bowl LX: Seahawks MVP Kenneth Walker III powers offense to win Super Bowl MVP | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/02/08/super-bowl-lx-seahawks-mvp-kenneth-walker-iii-powers-offense-to-win-super-bowl-mvp | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Seahawks went back to a different era in their [ 29-13 victory ][7] over … |